Australian Cricket - Crisis, What Crisis ??

[LP]

I'm not a big fan of Smith's field settings or in field tactics, and I think he mismanages a lot of bowlers.

But batting he is an arm and a leg ahead of the other options when it comes to leading from the front. I hope he talks Maxwell through to his ton tomorrow and the pair go on to double tons.

[townsendcalling]

Not even three hours in and we're %&%ed.

%^%&)ing batsmen, when are they going to stand up and contribute something???

Need to get back here Professor....

[Professer E]

Well I am, and a bit less frustrated than earlier.

We won the toss, a tremendous advantage, and needed to bat big (runs and time), as we won't make meaningful runs in the second dig and we need to bat until the pitch starts to break up otherwise the Indians will rust on.  6 sessions and 500 is what we need.

Watching the same blokes make the same )(&)(&ing mistakes annoys the heck out of me...

Warner is a bully on true pitches but is clearly caught in two minds ATM and playing confused.  He needs to simplify it and make a contribution.  Not good enough.

Marsh just isn't up to it.  Yet another folly selection on reputation.  He isn't scoring and when he fails he comes and goes in a blink.

Renshaw played the shot of a kid learning the game, he won't fall for that trick again.

Handscombe does the hard work and gets starts, and places great store on his wicket but keeps getting out when set.  ARRRRRGH!

[ElwoodBlues1]

Been saying it for a while that Maxwell is our best bet at No 6, wont fire every game but will win games, he may not be everybody's best mate in the dressing room and be a loose cannon every now and then but talent wise he has got the goods IMO to be a very good international cricketer in all forms of the game..

[sydneybluesfan]

Been saying it for a while that Maxwell is our best bet at No 6, wont fire every game but will win games, he may not be everybody's best mate in the dressing room and be a loose cannon every now and then but talent wise he has got the goods IMO to be a very good international cricketer in all forms of the game..

I agree. I also don't think you can underestimate the impact that batting with Smith had on him in these conditions. Having your skipper at the other end, batting beautifully and just grinding out runs without taking risks would have been a huge influence on him. He was scratchy and a little lucky early, but once he got through the tough period he looked assured and he is always looking to play with intent to score.

The issue with Maxy is all between his ears - he has too much talent for his own good when batting, and if can learn how to control the situation better through shot selection and patience then he really could be anything. I just hope that that this innings is the 'light bulb' moment for him, as having a versatile player at 6 who can build an innings like yesterday when needed, or blast quick runs if required, makes us a much more potent side. Hopefully Smith gives him a run with ball to build on his confidence.

[LP]

Hopefully Smith gives him a run with ball to build on his confidence.

We've already seen crap unexpected and odd deliveries get unusual wickets on this pitch, Maxwell is the perfect option.

[sydneybluesfan]

We've already seen crap unexpected and odd deliveries get unusual wickets on this pitch, Maxwell is the perfect option.

Exactly - these types of pitches are perfect for an unpredictable bowler like Maxy and it keeps the batsmen guessing.

By late day 3 or day 4 this pitch could be doing anything!! It looks great to bat on now, but the Indian commentators all reckon it is going to deteriorate quickly after 2 days play on it.

[Bear]

Been saying it for a while that Maxwell is our best bet at No 6, wont fire every game but will win games, he may not be everybody's best mate in the dressing room and be a loose cannon every now and then but talent wise he has got the goods IMO to be a very good international cricketer in all forms of the game..

Not quite sure how he ended up out the of the vic side earlier in the season...

[crashlander]

Attitude and mouth.
Then he knuckled down and showed why he is the player he is.

[Bear]

I think he has just shown how stupid it was Crash... whatever the reason, it wasn't in the best interests of Australian cricket to have a guy (who they wouldn't let go and play elsewhere) with that much talent carry the drinks.